Is Woodbridge and District Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Woodbridge and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 259255) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Woodbridge and District Mencap's charity number?

Woodbridge and District Mencap's charity number is 259255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 259255?

Search 259255 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Woodbridge and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woodbridge and District Mencap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Woodbridge and District Mencap?

Woodbridge and District Mencap's website listed in our register data is https://yournetwork.mencap.org.uk/group/1211. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Woodbridge and District Mencap previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Woodbridge and District Mencap: Woodbridge and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Woodbridge and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.

When was Woodbridge and District Mencap registered as a charity?

Woodbridge and District Mencap was entered on the register on 14 October 1969.

Registered charity · No. 259255

Woodbridge and District Mencap

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Woodbridge and District Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Woodbridge and District Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,309
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,194
Registered charity number: 259255
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Melton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: yournetwork.mencap.org.uk/group/1211

Quick answer

Woodbridge and District Mencap (number 259255) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Woodbridge and District Mencap do?

Runs a Gateway Club on Tuesday evenings, fortnightly in school term-time for adults over 18 years in Woodbridge, Suffolk.Is an umbrella organisation for developing new groups in the Woodbridge district of Suffolk

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Woodbridge and District Mencap

Answers Woodbridge and District Mencap gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Woodbridge and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 October 1969
Also known as: Woodbridge Mencap
Previous names on the register: Woodbridge and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Woodbridge and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Woodbridge and District Mencap registered for?

DisabilityArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Woodbridge and District Mencap yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Woodbridge and District Mencap. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Woodbridge and District Mencap?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbridge and District Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Woodbridge and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 259255) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Woodbridge and District Mencap's charity number?: Woodbridge and District Mencap's charity number is 259255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 259255?: Search 259255 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Woodbridge and District Mencap do?: Runs a Gateway Club on Tuesday evenings, fortnightly in school term-time for adults over 18 years in Woodbridge, Suffolk.Is an umbrella organisation for developing new groups in the Woodbridge district of Suffolk
Does Woodbridge and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woodbridge and District Mencap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Woodbridge and District Mencap?: Woodbridge and District Mencap's website listed in our register data is https://yournetwork.mencap.org.uk/group/1211. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Woodbridge and District Mencap?: The register does not record Woodbridge and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Woodbridge and District Mencap previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Woodbridge and District Mencap: Woodbridge and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Woodbridge and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Woodbridge and District Mencap registered as a charity?: Woodbridge and District Mencap was entered on the register on 14 October 1969.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.